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The Old Man and the Sea
The Old Man and the Sea
Author: Ernest Hemingway
The Old Man and the Sea is one of Hemingway's most enduring works. Told in language of great simplicity and power, it is the story of an old Cuban fisherman, down on his luck, and his supreme ordeal -- a relentless, agonizing battle with a giant marlin far out in the Gulf Stream. Here Hemingway recasts, in strikingly contemporary styl...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780684801223
ISBN-10: 0684801221
Publication Date: 5/5/1995
Pages: 128
Rating:
  • Currently 3.5/5 Stars.
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3.5 stars, based on 442 ratings
Publisher: Scribner
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio Cassette, Audio CD
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 reviewed The Old Man and the Sea on
Helpful Score: 6
Great, short read. I love Hemingway and once again, so much happens with so little action. I never would have thought that a story about a man fishing out at sea could keep me entertained for 150 pages! I definitely recommend reading it!
reviewed The Old Man and the Sea on + 6 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
Classic story of man vs nature that is laced with deeper meaning. Works as an adventure story and a story to make you think of your place in the world and the parallels in your life. Quick read, but powerful.
reviewed The Old Man and the Sea on + 30 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Classic story about human perserverance.
reviewed The Old Man and the Sea on + 18 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Timeless classic. Great for young adults and adults
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Helpful Score: 1
A true classic written by one of America's greatest literary heroes
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 reviewed The Old Man and the Sea on + 3 more book reviews
One of the best books read. Read it to my son at 7 he still remembers it at 18.
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The symbolism in this book was incredible. A true treasure.
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hemingway. what else can i say?
animlgrl avatar reviewed The Old Man and the Sea on + 84 more book reviews
Not my favorite...though it is a short story, it could have been a shorter story. It drug out for me...I've liked some of his other novels better.
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I just read this last fall and its great. bravo.
reviewed The Old Man and the Sea on + 22 more book reviews
A really classic novel of a lone fisherman in Cuba before the time of Castro and his struggle to bring in a huge fish. Crisp, unambiguous prose, awe inspiring.
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This is a quick read that makes you continue to think long after you have set the book down. I especially enjoyed this book since I like fishing, but a person who has never touched a line to the water can still take a lot away from this work.

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Santiago (Primary Character)
Manolin (Major Character)

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